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Engineering Technician - Instrumentation Lab

Install and calibrate strain gages on aircraft components for testing
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Junior
yesterday
Textron

Textron

Diversified industrial conglomerate providing aerospace, defense, specialized vehicles, and industrial products to commercial and government customers worldwide.

Engineering Technician - Instrumentation Lab

Bell is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the engineering team in the instrumentation lab. Bring your experience and ideas to perform precision applications of strain gages from detailed instructions. You will also setup, operate, and maintain specialized instrumentation data acquisition systems.

What you'll be doing as an Engineering Technician:

  • Work independently from drawings and procedures to install and wire strain gages.
  • Work independently from drawings to fabricate electronic circuits and wiring harness assemblies.
  • Operate basic test equipment including, DMM, oscilloscope, and function generator.
  • Properly handle and safeguard critical test components.

Qualifications - Skills You Bring To This Role:

  • Knowledge of strain gage types and their applications.
  • Must be certified or otherwise demonstrate excellent solder skills.
  • Experience reading engineering drawings, transducer installation and calibration, and DC circuit troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment with customers and with other functional disciplines.
  • Travel, shift work, and overtime may be required based on business needs.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds and work on scaffolding (aircraft parts in the lab).
  • Has own set of hand tools.

Qualifications - What You Need To Be Successful:

  • At least 2 years of experience applying strain gages and/or similar electronic sensors.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 2-year Associates technical degree with emphasis on electronics, preferred.

What We Offer You In Return:

  • You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.
  • 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
  • 120 hours Vacation time.
  • 12-13 paid holidays per year.
  • 6 weeks parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
  • Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.

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Engineering Technician - Instrumentation Lab
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Engineering
About Textron
Diversified industrial conglomerate providing aerospace, defense, specialized vehicles, and industrial products to commercial and government customers worldwide.